Mini Cooper

Worth knowing

• Low kilometres for its age: 152,103 km, about 54% under the usual for a 22-year-old car.
• An older car: 22 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

9 MINI Coopers from 2003 to 2005, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €3,000 to €5,500, with about 169,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 8 of the 9, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.